Author Question: The nurse is participating in a code blue on a 12-year-old child in a full respiratory arrest. The ... (Read 131 times)

abarnes · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is participating in a code blue on a 12-year-old child in a full respiratory arrest. The child weighs 110 lb. The health care provider has ordered an initial dose of epinephrine hydrochloride (1:10,000) given intravenously.

Calculate the correct initial dose of epinephrine in mg. Record your answer using one decimal place.
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Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that oxygen mist tents are rarely used for a child with respiratory distress. What are reasons for not using an oxygen mist tent? (Select all that apply.)

a. Poor access to the child
b. Cool and wet tent environment
c. Oxygen levels fall when tent is entered
d. Child may not tolerate it around the crib/bed
e. Lower oxygen concentrations cannot be achieved

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

0.5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
The disadvantages of using a mist tent include poor access to the child, a cool and wet tent environment, oxygen levels fall when the tent is entered, and the child may not tolerate it around the crib or bed. Lower oxygen concentrations can be achieved in the tent and is an advantage.